Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Chemistry with an Open Research Focus
Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Chemistry with an Open Research Focus
Stockholm University - Department of Environmental Science
Stockholm, Sweden
Project description
To further broaden our research profile, the Contaminant Chemistry Unit within the Department of Environmental Science is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with an open research focus. We invite young scientists interested in a postdoctoral position to submit proposals for a 2-year research project. The project should build on/complement the existing strengths in the Department of Environmental Science while introducing new research questions or methods. The Contaminant Chemistry Unit currently consists of 6 research groups (Benskin, Cousins, MacLeod, McLachlan, Posselt, and Sobek). Our research programs examine the occurrence and behavior of pollutants in the environment and in the technosphere. Areas of particular interest include the discovery of new contaminants, understanding the physical, chemical, and biological pathways that contaminants follow, and the development of novel tools and techniques for sampling and analysis. We strive to synthesize our scientific understanding about the sources, transport, transformation, bioaccumulation of environmental contaminants into mathematical models that inspire new scientific hypotheses and support environmental decision-making.
Main responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will be assigned to- and receive mentorship from the research group leader that is the best fit with their research program. However, collaboration across multiple research groups is possible and encouraged. It is expected that the researcher will take the lead on experimental design and laboratory work (if necessary), as well as interpretation of data, data management, writing, and publishing, in collaboration with their project team. Teaching is not required as part of this position, but teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level is possible, along with opportunities to receive pedagogical training.
Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.
Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills as well as the strength of the research proposal, and its potential to complement existing research in the Contaminant Chemistry Unit.
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